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Moo goo gai pan
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 69 kcal —
- Protein 7.1 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 3.5 g 1%
- Fat 2.4 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 1.4 g 5%
- Sugars 2 g —
- Sodium 106 mg 5%
- Cholesterol 17 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 10 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 6.4 mg 7%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.76 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 16.5 µg 14%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 2.9 mg 18%
- Vitamin B6 0.24 mg 14%
- Folate (B9) 17 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.04 µg 2%
- Choline 22.5 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.42 mg 2%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 79 mg 6%
- Potassium 209 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.47 mg 4%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Selenium 10.6 µg 19%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 69 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 216 g | 149 | 15 g | 7.5 g | 5.3 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 432 g | 298 | 31 g | 15 g | 11 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 108 g | 75 | 7.7 g | 3.7 g | 2.6 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 648 g | 447 | 46 g | 23 g | 16 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 864 g | 596 | 61 g | 30 g | 21 g |
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Questions about Moo goo gai pan
What is moo goo gai pan?
It is a Chinese-American stir-fry of chicken and mushrooms, usually with crisp-tender vegetables such as snow peas, carrots and water chestnuts in a light, savoury sauce. The name is Cantonese for “mushrooms and sliced chicken”.
How do you make moo goo gai pan at home?
Slice chicken thinly across the grain and stir-fry it in a very hot wok until just cooked; set it aside while you cook the vegetables for a few minutes. Return the chicken with mushrooms, stock, soy sauce and a little cornflour mixed with cold water, then stir until the sauce turns glossy.
Which vegetables go in moo goo gai pan?
Mushrooms are essential; common additions include snow peas, carrots, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and pak choi. Cut them to a similar size so they cook quickly without losing their crunch.
What should you serve with moo goo gai pan?
Serve it with steamed rice to soak up the light sauce, or with noodles for a more substantial meal. It also works well alongside other Chinese-American dishes such as spring rolls.
Can you make moo goo gai pan without chicken?
Yes. Replace the chicken with firm tofu, sliced and browned first, or use extra mushrooms and vegetables; add them to the sauce near the end so they keep their texture.
How does moo goo gai pan compare with moo shu pork?
Moo shu pork is richer and contains more fat: it has 10.7 g per 100 g, compared with 2.4 g in moo goo gai pan. Moo shu is typically served with thin pancakes, while moo goo gai pan is commonly eaten with rice.
How many calories are in a serving of moo goo gai pan?
A 162 g serving contains 112 kcal. The amount can change with the quantities of chicken, vegetables, oil and sauce in the recipe.
How should you store leftover moo goo gai pan?
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and eat within three to four days. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, stirring once or twice so the chicken and sauce heat evenly.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27445180 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
